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function calculateEquityLoan() {
var homeValue = parseFloat(document.getElementById("homeValue").value);
var loanToValueRatio = parseFloat(document.getElementById("loanToValueRatio").value);
var existingMortgageBalance = parseFloat(document.getElementById("existingMortgageBalance").value);
var resultDiv = document.getElementById("result");
if (isNaN(homeValue) || isNaN(loanToValueRatio) || isNaN(existingMortgageBalance) || homeValue <= 0 || loanToValueRatio 100 || existingMortgageBalance < 0) {
resultDiv.textContent = "Please enter valid positive numbers for all fields. LTV must be between 0 and 100.";
return;
}
var maxLoanAmountBasedOnLTV = homeValue * (loanToValueRatio / 100);
var availableEquity = maxLoanAmountBasedOnLTV – existingMortgageBalance;
if (availableEquity < 0) {
resultDiv.textContent = "You do not have sufficient equity to borrow against at this LTV.";
} else {
resultDiv.textContent = "Maximum Home Equity Loan Amount: $" + availableEquity.toFixed(2);
}
}
Understanding Home Equity Loans and Affordability
A home equity loan allows homeowners to borrow against the equity they've built in their home. Equity is the difference between your home's current market value and the amount you owe on your mortgage. For instance, if your home is worth $300,000 and you owe $150,000, you have $150,000 in equity.
Lenders typically allow you to borrow up to a certain percentage of your home's value, known as the Loan-to-Value (LTV) ratio. A common maximum LTV for a home equity loan might be 80% or 85%. This means the total of your existing mortgage and the new home equity loan cannot exceed that percentage of your home's value.
How the Calculator Works:
Our Home Equity Loan Affordability Calculator helps you estimate how much you might be able to borrow. It takes into account:
* Current Home Value: The estimated market value of your property.
* Maximum LTV Ratio: The highest percentage of your home's value that you and your lender are willing to have financed. For example, an 80% LTV means the combined loan balances (mortgage + equity loan) cannot exceed 80% of your home's value.
* Existing Mortgage Balance: The remaining amount you owe on your primary mortgage.
The calculator first determines the maximum total loan amount allowed based on your home's value and the specified LTV ratio. Then, it subtracts your existing mortgage balance from this maximum to reveal the potential amount of equity you can access through a home equity loan.
Example:
Let's say:
* Your Current Home Value is $350,000.
* You want to maintain a Maximum LTV Ratio of 80%.
* Your Existing Mortgage Balance is $200,000.
First, the calculator determines the maximum allowed total loan amount:
$350,000 (Home Value) * 0.80 (LTV) = $280,000
Next, it calculates your potential home equity loan amount:
$280,000 (Max Total Loan) – $200,000 (Existing Mortgage) = $80,000
In this scenario, you could potentially borrow up to $80,000 through a home equity loan, assuming you meet the lender's other credit and income requirements.
Remember, this calculator provides an estimate. Actual loan amounts are subject to lender approval, your creditworthiness, income verification, and other underwriting criteria. Home equity loans are secured by your home, meaning failure to repay could lead to foreclosure.